Everyone procrastinates. When there is work to be done, we will make every excuse imaginable not to do it. We will put it off and put it off until we have absolutely no choice but to bite the bullet and get it done. The question is, is that such a[…] Read On
People will always dangle carrots in front of you, only to yank them away at the very last second. You would not believe how many “sure things” and “done deals” I’ve had fall apart on me at the last minute. And I’ve been passed over for promised jobs and promotions[…] Read On
After a day of watching the Loma Prieta wildfire burn more than 1,000 acres just 10 miles east of my home in the Bay Area’s Santa Cruz Mountains and thinking “too close for comfort,” I gave up trying to concentrate on work and settled in to watch the debate and Monday[…] Read On
Most people spend their entire lives waiting, hoping, expecting something good to happen. That’s a great way to waste your life and end up bitter and broke. Sure, some do the best with what they have. They get married and have a family. Find a job that pays the bills.[…] Read On
The world is full of people trying to reclaim their youth with fast cars, miracle pills, hair plugs, and trophy wives. The question is why? Yes, I know all about the aches and pains of middle age. Believe me, I know. That aside, why would anyone ever want to be[…] Read On
The most important process in business is decision-making. Hands-down. Big or small, if a management or project team can get that right, that’s half the battle. And if they can’t, they’ll fail. Period. Most don’t get it right. That’s why most ventures fail. Interestingly enough, it’s the same with small[…] Read On
You hear a familiar tone, as if from far away. As the sound gets louder you become vaguely aware that it’s an alarm. Your alarm. The dream you were having quickly fades from memory. It’s a good thing; you were actually getting it on with cartoon Lois in an episode[…] Read On